Notwithstanding Extremists, Right to Bear Arms Is Settled

Tuesday

Feb 5, 2013 at 12:11 AM

The Second Amendment to our Constitution, as written by our founders and as defined by our Supreme Court, is a done deal. The amendment being "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."It has been determined by the Supreme Court that this right applies not just to the militia, but individual citizens as well. It also has been determined by the Supreme Court that the "well-regulated" applies also to individuals and allows regulations of weapons to be applied by the government.There are extremists out there who deny the Supreme Court's ruling and insist any weapon the Army has, the individual also should have a right to. Until the rulings are challenged, that Supreme Court interpretation is the law of the land. I would add, it has been the tendency of our Supreme Courts to not challenge decisions made by a previous Supreme Court.Further, those extremists who might feel threatened by our Army or government have nothing to fear unless they initiate an action. These extremists are the same folks who cling to every conspiracy theory that pops up. Providing weapons of mass destruction to those who fantasize is not the solution. It is a big part of the problem.DALE SAUNDERSLake Alfred